In order to look georgeous and hide the visual signs of aging that we start to experience as we age is necessary to apply some anti aging makeup tips that will enhance our look.

Becareful because overdoing makeup can make you look older than younger, by following some simple tips you will look younger, smooth your skin and minimize fine lines.

First use Foundation

Use a good moisturiser with high SPF sun protection. A tinted or light textured foundation is fine. Choose moisturiser that is described as “light reflective” or “illuminating”.

Next you want to match the shade to your natural skintone, try it on your face newar your jawline.

Use a Powder

Only use tiny amounts over fine line areas, match it closely with your skin tone. Keep in mind that over powdering is not a good anti aging make up tactic.

Blusher

You can take years from your appearance if you use the right shade of blusher. Pinks and corals are the best antiaging make up.

Keep in mind that you dont have to buy the most expensive makeup products to look great, there are some great products that are high and low cost.

Apply in circular movements, start with small amounts and add gradually.
Is also good to appy a minimal amount of blush around temples. It should be well blended.

Apply a Mascara

This is different for every person, there are 3 types of mascara: Lenghtening, Natural and volumising.

A black can look harsh for anti aging makeup, brown is a softer looking.

You may want to apply mascara to the top lashes, which is very good because it seems like your lift your face. On the other hand if you use mascara at the bottom lashes, it can emphasise under eye circles.

Using an Eyeliner

Apply a grey, brown pencing or powder very close to the top lashes and then gently smudged.

Eyebrows

Fill in spaces in the brow with a pencil or powder lighter than your brow colour.

Lipstick

The right shade shoudl light up your face. Use what better suits you.

For anti aging makeup pink with a touch of mauve is great.
Line up your lips with a long lasting lipliner that way you will prevent lipstick bleeding.

It is always best to get a lipstick with sun protection SPF.

Eyeshadow

Avoid using bright and shiny colours they are not good for an anti aging make up. Just a subtle shade applied to the lid will be great.

Shimmer and Highlighter

Dont over do it, apply it on your top cheek bones and on your brow bones.

Remember that each person is different and have a different age, so at the end you have to choose what better suits your look, dont over do it. Try not to use facial products high in chemicals or substances that can dry up your skin.

You can use some of the best natural anti aging skin care creams to diminish fine lines and wrinkles by going to:  Xtendlife.org

Men are twice as likely as women to not protect their skin in the sun, despite more men dying from melanoma than women, according to research due to be released at the British Association of Dermatologists annual conference in Glasgow next month.

The shocking survey of 1213 adults formed part of the Northern Ireland Omnibus Survey published in September 2008, a regular survey of the lifestyle and views of the people of Northern Ireland*.

It also found that people in their teens and early twenties are less likely than any other age group to use sun protection, despite increasing numbers of melanoma being diagnosed in this age group.

One in ten people surveyed (10%) take no protective measures at all against sun exposure (compared to 8% in 2000).

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To help customers have a safe and fun summer in the sun, Rite Aid and The Skin Cancer Foundation are partnering to raise awareness and offer free information on the importance of smart skin care practices. A free skin care guide aimed to encourage customers to protect their skin this summer will be available at nearly 4,900 Rite Aid stores nationwide and online at http://www.riteaid.com starting May 31.

The 12-page skin care guide contains information from The Skin Cancer Foundation on being proactive in preventing skin cancer, guidelines on how to use and choose sunscreen, and tips to avoid burning. There’s a section on how to protect the eyes with the proper sunglasses, as well as information on how different kinds of recreation call for different kinds of sun protection, such as sweat-resistant or water-resistant sunscreens and a lip balm of at least SPF 15.

The guide includes the signs of skin cancer, how diabetes affects the skin, how to use sunscreens and cosmetics together, and how to keep skin healthy year-round with the use of sunscreen, exfoliation and hydration - both on the surface with moisturizers and internally by drinking plenty of water. A simple quiz at http://www.riteaid.com/health/skin/ is designed to determine skin type and offers advice based on answers.

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Do you have oily skin?  If you’re not sure, check whether your skin exhibits the following features:

• large pores
• regular acne breakouts (including blackheads and whiteheads)
• shiny skin surface
• acne breakouts on other areas of the body, including the back, chest and shoulders

For some people, oily skin is a temporary condition.  Many grow out of it, no longer requiring oily skin treatments, as soon as their teenage years pass, while most eventually find it gone by the time they’re in their early twenties.  There are others, though, for whom the affliction remains well into their later years.

When you have oily skin, taking care of your skin is paramount, as many behaviors resulting from the condition can actually aggravate skin problems.  To make sure you’re looking after your oily skin the right way, be sure to follow these oily skin treatment guidelines:

1. If you have acne, avoid picking on it.  Doing so only brings more bacteria to your face, leaving it worse for wear.

2. Use blotting sheets as your oily skin treatment to reduce excess shine.  Be careful about using it when not needed, though - you don’t want to strip your skin dry of necessary moisture.

3. When cleaning your face, always prefer an alcohol-free, gel-based oily skin treatment wash.

4. Even those with oily skin can use a moisturizer, especially one with at least SPF 15 sun protection.  Just make sure to get one specifically intended as an oily skin treatment.

If you want to avoid sun damaged skin, using sunscreen regularly should be a major part of your comprehensive sun protection, which include wearing protective clothing and staying out of the sun at its worst times.  While not the end-all and be-all of sun damaged skin prevention, their use will help you keep off many situations you’ll otherwise fall victim to.

Blocking UV Radiation

Sunscreens facilitate their effects by the use of sun-blocking materials that keep UV rays from reaching your skin.  Some sunscreens will contain minerals like zinc oxide and titanium oxide, which reflects the UV radiation away from your skin.  Others will contain what are called chemical blockers, which absorb the UV lights and keeps it on the sunscreen, without ever reaching your skin.  With UV rays unable to touch you, sun damaged skin is usually avoided.

Safety

Since physical blockers (as opposed to chemical blockers) like zinc oxide and titanium oxide don’t dissolve into the skin, they are generally considered safer.  However, pretty much any sunscreen in the market has gone through rigorous testing and are likely to have passed high safety standards.

The problem with physical blocker-based sunscreens is they do tend to rub off, making regular application necessary.   If you stay for long hours under the sun, chances are you’ll have to pack a sunscreen with you so you can apply them at various times throughout the day to effectively avoid sun damaged skin.